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Power outage in Asheville, North Carolina? Contact your local utility company.
French Broad Electric Membership Corporation
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Asheville, North Carolina
| City | Asheville |
| County | Buncombe |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28801, 28802, 28803, 28804, 28805, 28806, 28810, 28813, 28814, 28815 |
Hendersonville Nc.. 2 days without power and no projected restoration date given